Film

Stranglers in the Night

1985 · 47m · Documentary

The French TV series Les Enfants du Rock produced a documentary on The Stranglers during the release of their eighth studio album, Aural Sculpture. Being a French production, the film leans heavily on Jean-Jacques Burnel, featuring moments such as him performing “Euroman” from his solo career, teaching a karate class, and even strolling the streets in drag. The documentary captures a unique and engaging portrait of the band: Jet Black delivers reflective monologues straight to camera, Hugh Cornwell is interviewed mid-workout, Dave Greenfield demonstrates how he can program his keyboard to “answer” interview questions, and the band is even shown selling their own Strangled magazine on a street corner. Songs performed are Punch and Judy, Aural Sculpture Manifesto, London Lady, Midnight Summer Dream, Euroman (JJ Solo), Strange, Little Girl, Uptown and Paradise

Jean-Jacques Burnel

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Hugh Cornwell

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Dave Greenfield

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Jet Black

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Anna Von Stern

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France Lhermitte

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• Michel VuillermetDirector
• Alain WaisProducer · Writer
• Michèle RollinEditor

Release date

January 1, 1985

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

47m

Genres

Documentary